Driving from Juan Díaz to Matagalpa
Matagalpa lies 829 km (515 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 1,011 km (628 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Juan Díaz | Matagalpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Nicaragua |
| Population | 100,636 | 109,089 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 689 m (2,260 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Managua) |
Clocks in Matagalpa are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 12 h 38 min journey lands only 11 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Matagalpa
Crossing from Panama into Nicaragua: money changes from the Balboa to the Cordoba (NIO); the dialling code becomes +505; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801.
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Staying in Matagalpa
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Common questions
How far is Matagalpa from Juan Díaz?
829 km (515 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 1,011 km (628 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to Matagalpa by car?
About 12 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and Matagalpa?
Matagalpa is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Managua against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Matagalpa?
The Cordoba (NIO).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.